Taylor Schilling
Taylor Schilling
=====================
Full Name and Common Aliases
Taylor Jane Schilling is an American actress born on July 26, 1981.
Birth and Death Dates
July 26, 1981 (living)
Nationality and Profession(s)
Schilling holds American nationality and is a highly acclaimed actress, known for her versatility in playing complex characters across various genres.
Early Life and Background
Growing up in Saddle River, New Jersey, Schilling developed an interest in the performing arts at an early age. She attended Mendham High School before moving to New York City to pursue a career in acting. Schilling's parents, John Schilling and Meredith Rukeyser, encouraged her passion for the arts.
Major Accomplishments
Schilling has achieved significant success throughout her career. Notably, she played the lead role of Piper Chapman in the critically acclaimed Netflix series Orange Is the New Black (2013-2019). Her portrayal earned her widespread recognition and numerous award nominations.
Notable Works or Actions
In addition to her work on _Orange Is the New Black_, Schilling has appeared in a range of films, including:
_The Lucky One_ (2012)
_Argo_ (2012)
_Take Me Home Tonight_ (2011)
_Atlas Shrugged Part III: Who is John Galt?_ (2014)
Her performances have consistently showcased her ability to embody complex, dynamic characters.
Impact and Legacy
Taylor Schilling's impact on popular culture cannot be overstated. Her portrayal of Piper Chapman in _Orange Is the New Black_ helped bring attention to issues surrounding women's rights, LGBTQ+ representation, and mass incarceration. The show has been praised for its nuanced exploration of these topics, and Schilling's performance was a significant factor in its success.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
Taylor Schilling is widely quoted and remembered due to her dedication to using her platform to raise awareness about social justice issues. Her commitment to portraying complex, multidimensional characters has made her a respected figure in the entertainment industry.
Quotes by Taylor Schilling
So often, we're expected to maintain some sort of standard - that won't get you where you need to go. One of the most daring things I've done is drop out of graduate school. I had no job, but something inside me was saying, 'Go! Be in the world!' I had to listen to myself, and it worked out. I still think, 'Who was that girl?'
I definitely felt by the time I got to grad school - which was a great experience - I was like, 'What's the difference between the teachers and the students? Why are the teachers teachers if they want to be acting?' It didn't make sense to me anymore. It's not like you learn how to set a broken bone and you get the stamp of approval.
If it’s a good day, I get ‘The New York Times’ on my iPad, and if I have a little time in the morning, I like to look at that while I’m eating.
As an actor, what I’m finding is that I really like the extremes. I think that’s really fun to play with.
For me as an actor, daring is to tell the truth – to be yourself, no matter how the world interacts with that.
I’d love to do theater. I’ve done so many plays in my life. I still think of that as my main thing.
And I never thought about how the lights don’t go out, so you never really rest, in that way. I never really thought about the intensity of being watched, all the time. Those are some things that I didn’t know about prison.
